Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 20 | 16 | 37 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Raptors 99-88. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.